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The Mets defeated the Padres 8-3 on Tuesday at Citi Field, fueled by home runs from Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Cedric Mullins. Clay Holmes set the tone with four innings of two-run ball before Sean Manaea took over, allowing just one run over five frames. New York’s offense jumped out early with five runs in the first inning and never let up. The win gave the Mets back-to-back victories as they opened a three-game series against San Diego.
Read more on Tuesday’s action here, via MMO’s Gianna Arantes.
David Peterson (9-5, 3.77 ERA) will start for the Mets, hoping to build on Tuesday’s momentum, while Nick Pivetta (13-5, 2.73 ERA) takes the mound for the Padres. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET on SNY.
NL Wild Card Update
The Diamondbacks walked off the Giants 6-5 after initially trailing 4-0 on Tuesday. It was their fourth straight win, keeping them within 1.5 games of the Mets. The Giants fell to three games back with their fourth straight loss.
The Reds were shut out 3-0 by the Cardinals on Tuesday. Michael McGreevy threw a seven-inning gem for St. Louis, while shortstop Thomas Saggese homered off an Andrew Abbott changeup. The loss drops the Reds to three games back of the third NL Wild Card spot, tied with the Giants, while the Cards’ win keeps their very slim playoff hopes alive at 4.5 games back.
Latest Mets News
Francisco Alvarez left Tuesday’s game after being hit by a 99.8 mph fastball in the eighth inning with two outs. He appeared to take the pitch to his upper arm, likely the triceps, and was replaced by Hayden Senger after walking to first base. Manager Carlos Mendoza has announced that Alvarez was sore but did not appear to be seriously injured. No X-rays are planned; however, Alvarez was seen with an ice wrap on his arm after the game.
On Tuesday, Metsmerized’s Rafael González looked at Francisco Alvarez’s apparent invincibility — an “Iron Troll,” through and through.
MMO is running a giveaway where fans can retweet this tweet and follow the official MMO X account for a chance to win Pete Alonso home run record cards!
According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, Tylor Megill will consult one more doctor, while Kodai Senga is scheduled for another Triple-A start later this week. The Mets will determine their next steps after those updates.
SNY’s John DeMarsico has earned an Emmy for his outstanding work as a broadcast director with SNY. His behind-the-scenes expertise continues to help bring games and broadcasts to life for all viewers.
The Brooklyn Cyclones have won the South Atlantic League championship, marking their first SAL title and third league title in the franchise’s 24-year history. Brooklyn went undefeated in the postseason, winning all four games to secure the championship.
Latest MLB News
Cal Raleigh set another record with his 55th and 56th home run, surpassing Mickey Mantle for the most by a switch-hitter in a single season. He also tied Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a single season by a Mariner.
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Brandyn Pokrass previews this Mets-Padres series.
Michelle Ioannou asks MMO staff whether the Mets will make the postseason this year in the latest MMO roundtable.
Tyler Antonelle writes his weekly report on the Mets’ minor league affiliates.
On This Date un Mets History
1986: The Mets win the National League East for the first time since 1973.
2016: Curtis Granderson hits a game-tying homer in the 11th and then a walk-off solo shot in the 12th to give the Mets a 3-2 win over the Twins. Granderson becomes the eighth player in MLB history to hit two extra-inning home runs in the same game.
Born on This Date: John Franco (1960), Brandon Sproat (2000).
